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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Production Images

 

PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST
PNC BROADWAY IN PITTSBURGH

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF ICONIC MUSICAL PHENOMENON

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
AS IT RETURNS TO ITS ROCK ROOTS


North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Performs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
December 31, 2019 to January 5, 2020 | Benedum Center

 

“A lush, glorious sound the likes of which you’ve never heard before.  This is not your grandmother’s ‘Superstar.’”

– Chicago Sun-Times

 

“A gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical. Turning water into top quality wine with a revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock musical, originally released as a concept album.”

 – The Guardian

 

PITTSBURGH—Work Light Productions announced casting for the 50th Anniversary Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic musical, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Winner of the 2017 Olivier Award® for Best Musical Revival, the North American presentation of the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s production conducted its tech in Syracuse, New York.  The tour officially launched at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall on October 8th through the 13th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago.

 

In Pittsburgh, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will be on stage December 31, 2019 - January 5, 2020, at the Benedum Center, 237 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.  This touring production is part of the 2019-2020 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Broadway Across America.  For tickets and information, visit the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s official website TrustArts.org, call 412-456-4800, or in person at Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue. 

 

“We are thrilled to have put together this incredible company.  It’s now time for us to plug into the Brown Album and make that music live again on stage.  The show will resound with audiences across North America like it was written for us today,” says director Tim Sheader.

 

The cast is led by Aaron LaVigne (Spider Man: Turn Off The Dark, RENT) in the role of Jesus along with James Delisco Beeks (Kinky Boots, Aida) as Judas, Jenna Rubaii (Groundhog Day, American Idiot) as Jesus’ devoted follower Mary and Alvin Crawford (The Lion King, Candide) as Caiaphas.
 

Casting also includes Tommy Sherlock (Pilate), Tyce Green (Annas), Eric A. Lewis (Simon), Paul Louis Lessard (Herod), Tommy McDowell (Peter), along with David André, Sara Andreas, Wesley J. Barnes, Derek Ferguson, Brian Golub, Brittany Rose Hammond, Garfield Hammonds, Keirsten Nicole Hodgens, Sheila Jones, Rebecca Kritzer, Jacob Lacopo, Charles McCall, Danny McHugh, Pepe Nufrio, Sarah Parker, Erick Patrick, SandyRedd, Jasmine Schmenk, and Chelsea Williams (Pepe Nufrio and Tommy Sherlock are appearing with the support of Actors’ Equity Association).

 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.

The North American tour will be helmed by acclaimed director Timothy Sheader and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie, with set and costume design by 2016 Tony AwardÒ nominee, Tom Scutt and music supervision by Tom Deering. Rounding out the creative team is lighting design by Lee Curran, with co-sound design by Keith Caggiano and Nick Lidster.

 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is a proven musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. The original 1971 concept album (commonly known as The Brown Album) was named Album of the Year on the Billboard Pop Charts, surpassing albums such as Carole King’s “Tapestry” and Janis Joplin’s “Pearl.” NBC’s recent Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert starring John Legend, Sara Bareilles and Alice Cooper won a 2018 Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special.

 

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, selling out two consecutive engagements in 2016 and 2017. The production opened for a limited engagement on West End, this summer at the Barbican.

 

The North American tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is produced by Stephen Gabriel and Work Light Productions by arrangement with Really Useful Group Ltd. Casting is by Wojcik/ Seay Casting. The original production was produced by Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

 

For additional information about this production, please visit ustour.JesusChristSuperstar.com

Facebook & Instagram: @JesusChristSuperstar | Twitter: @JCSTheMusical

 

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                 Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com and Group Sales Box                          Office.  Led by 14-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 45 markets with                  over 400,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, The Phantom of the Opera and Hamilton. Current and past productions include Ain’t Too                    Proud, Beautiful, Cats, Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, Moulin Rouge! and To Kill A Mockingbird. Broadway.com  is the premier theater website for news, exclusive content and ticket                      sales. For more information please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.

 

                The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has overseen one of Pittsburgh’s most historic transformations: turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts lovers, residents, visitors, and                      business owners.  Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit arts organization whose mission is the cultural and economic revitalization of a 14-block arts and                                              entertainment/residential neighborhood called the Cultural District.  The District is one of the country’s largest land masses “curated” by a single nonprofit arts organization.  A major catalytic                    force in the city, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a unique model of how public-private partnerships can reinvent a city with authenticity, innovation and creativity.  Using the arts as an economic                  catalyst, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has holistically created a world-renowned Cultural District that is revitalizing the city, improving the regional economy and enhancing Pittsburgh’s quality                      of life.  Thanks to the support of foundations, corporations, government agencies and thousands of private citizens, the Trust stands as a national model of urban redevelopment through the                      arts.  TrustArts.org | @CulturalTrust on Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

 

                The PNC Foundation joins the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in bringing the best of Broadway to entertain, enlighten, and complement the rich experiences that add to the region’s exceptional                            quality of life. The seven season presentations and four specials in the 2018-19 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series contribute to the city’s reputation as a major destination for the arts, culture,                  and world-class entertainment.

 

Cast Biographies

 

Aaron LaVigne (Jesus) is honored to be playing the iconic role of Jesus in the 50th Anniversary Production of Jesus Christ Superstar.  He is also a songwriter originally from Cincinnati and based in New York City. Theater highlights include Broadway: Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark. Off-Broadway: RENT. National Tour: RENT. Regional Theater: Jesus Christ Superstar; Civil War;  tick,tick…BOOM!. Concerts: symphonic soloist, and guest artist with various cruise and land-based companies.  Aaron writes, performs, and tours his original music. His EP, Call Your Mom, is available at the merch table & on iTunes & all streaming services.  He is a founding member of Here Comes The Sun, celebrating the music of the greatest music of all time, The Beatles (@HCTSband). aaronlavigne.com. Instagram: @aaron_lavinay. B.F.A. Northern Kentucky University.

 

James Delisco Beeks (Judas) is an award-winning entertainer and seasoned Broadway performer whose credits include Kinky Boots, Aida, Ragtime, and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. He was also seen Off-Broadway in Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party.  James is the winner of the Reality TV series “The Entertainer” on E!; where he won a $1 million dollar contract to headline in Las Vegas. As one of world’s leading MJ Tribute artists, he moonwalked his way through the US, Canada, and Asia with Windborne’s Music of Michael Jackson symphonic tour to rave reviews from 2010-2019. He is also an author currently finishing his new novel entitled ‘HisStory (An American story) to be released in 2020.  For more information and music visit jamesbeeks.com. Social: @jamesdbeeks 

 

Jenna Rubaii (Mary). Originally from Clearwater, Florida, Jenna started her career at the age of six in an all-girl song and dance group in Tampa, performing at corporate events, festivals, spring training baseball stadiums, half time at sporting events and for two presidents. Jenna recently originated the role of “Joelle” in the original cast of the critically-acclaimed musical Groundhog Day on Broadway, performing on the “Tony Awards®,” “Good Morning America” and on the Original Broadway Cast Recording. She also starred in in the International Tour of Green Day's American Idiot, as “Extraordinary Girl,” and in the Asia Tour of Saturday Night Fever, as “Stephanie Mangano,” playing to sold-out houses from Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theater to London’s Hammersmith Apollo to Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. Jenna fronts the band, Water & Rye (debut EP available on Spotify & Apple Music) and has performed regularly throughout NYC at Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, Club Bonafide and Rockwood Music Hall. She holds a Bachelor’s of Music from University of Miami. Jenna is also an ambassador for the fair-trade fashion company, Noonday Collection. In her downtime, she is an avid yoga practitioner, a nature-loving hiker and a craft-cocktail aficionado, infamous for dragging her friends on adventures that involve all three. @jrubaii  www.JennaRubaii.com  

 

Alvin Crawford (Caiaphas). Broadway: The Lion King, Lost In The Stars, Candide, Miss Saigon and The Buddy Holly Story. Regional credits: A Raisin In the Sun at Westport Country Playhouse, The Odyssey at The Old Globe. National Tours: The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess (Crown) and Martin Guerre (Andre). Film / TV appearances include Blue Bloods “Law & Order SVU,” “Nurse Jackie,” And So It Goes, It Runs in the Family, Clarence, Pray For Me Paul Henderson, PBS Live From Lincoln Center's Production of Show Boat and PBS Live from Carnegie Hall's production of South Pacific. Alvin is a graduate of The Juilliard School.

 

Tommy Sherlock (Pilate). Tommy, the 'scouser' is from the Beatles’ homeland...Liverpool! Tommy fought his way through childhood as a black belt in karate. Many trophies, British and world titles and few broken noses later, he gracefully, like a duck to water, started dancing...(Bruce Lee was a ballroom and Latin dancing champion..... so it's all good). From acting in scenes of the cult comedy League of Gentlemen, to dancing his way through life in Wicked, from leading the way in Footloose in his first lead role, to getting naked in Hair, the last 12 years on the West End stage brought him to Las Vegas, where he and his fellow mates stormed the strip with their very own show, Tenors of Rock. The headlining show was an instant hit, scooping both the Best of Las Vegas/Vegas.com awards for ‘best new show’ and has ran for over 700 performances to date.

 

Tyce Green (Annas) has toured and opened for mega-hit bands Heart, Air Supply, and Berlin. His debut album, HERO, is written and produced by legendary Grammy-Award winning songwriter Jim Steinman. In 2018, Tyce was featured in the first round of the new season 1 of “American Idol” on ABC. Select theatre credits: Rock of Ages (Franz), Altar Boyz (Mark), Hands on a Hardbody (Chris), Spring Awakening (Moritz), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (John Calhoun). Social media: @tyce. tyceofficial.com

 

Eric A. Lewis (Simon) is glad to be in the number with the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar. Other credits include the off-Broadway hit Spamilton, Jimmy Early in Dreamgirls at Porchlight Music Theatre (Jeff Award), Five Guys Named Moe at Court Theater, Jim Conley in Parade at Boho Theater, Jesus Christ Superstar at Lyric Opera, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, All Shook Up, and That’s What I Call Rick n Roll at Fireside Theater, In the Heights (Seattle Rep, Milwaukee Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, Paramount Theater), Ragtime and Sister Act at Marriott Theatre.

 

Paul Louis Lessard (Herod). National Tour debut! Favorite Regional: Frank Wildhorn's US premiere of The Count Of Monte Cristo (Albert De Morcerf, Pioneer Theatre Co), North Shore Music Theatre, Portland Center Stage, The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Penn. Shakes, MSMT, Northern Stage, MTW. Film: Easter Mysteries. Lincoln Center: I Am Harvey Milk. NYC: NYMF award winner. University of Michigan BFA. Interlochen Arts Academy. London Dramatic Academy. paullouislessard.com

 

Tommy McDowell (Peter). National Tours: Roundabout Theatre Company's Cabaret (Max, Herman, Cliff u/s), American Idiot (1st National, Swing). Regional: Jersey Boys (Nick Massi), Hairspray (Link Larkin), Grey Gardens (Joe Kennedy, Jr), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), The Who's TOMMY (Tommy), Once (Eamon). IG: @tommy_mcdowell.

 

David André (Ensemble) is thrilled to be on the 50th Anniversary Jesus Christ Superstar tour, his first National Tour. He is a native of Miami, FL, attended the Boston Conservatory for a BFA in Musical Theater, and is now currently based in NYC. Since moving to NYC, he has been involved in an international tour, regional productions, workshops, readings, concerts and has worked with incredible directors, choreographers and composer like Sammi Cannold, Trevor Bachman, Stephen Hoggett, and Stephen Casey. He has also been involved in live podcast recordings of a show called Farmed: A Live Podcast Musical. His past credits include Into the Woods (Jack, Theater 2020), Smokey Joe’s Café (Victor, Dutch Apple), The Brontës (George Smith, Theater in Asylum), HAIR (Geva Theater Center), Ragtime on Ellis Island (Directed by Sammi Cannold), Ragtime (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), We Are Here (Jerome, NYC Workshop directed by Steven Hoggett) and Legally Blonde (China Tour).

Instagram: @da_go

 

Sara Andreas (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of such an iconic show. Broadway/Off-Broadway: Escape To Margaritaville (Female Tourist, u/s Rachel), Catch Me of You Can, Clueless the Musical (Heather, u/s Mrs. Geist/ Ms. Stoeger). National Tours/Las Vegas: Rock of Ages (Regina), Anything Goes, Addams Family (u/s Morticia), Legally Blonde (u/s Brooke, Serena, Margot, Pilar). Instagram @Sara.Andreas. www.glitterartbysara.com

Wesley J. Barnes (Ensemble) is a Los Angeles Native/NYC Transplant. Received a BA in theatre performance from Concordia University Irvine. Favorite credits include: Magic of the Dance (Germany and Taiwan), The Scottsboro Boys, Newsies, Sophisticated Ladies, Hairspray, Pamelas First Musical, Songs for a New World, Choir Boy, In the Heights. Insta-@mistahwes

                                                                                                                

Derek Ferguson (Swing/Assistant Dance Captain) Derek hails from Kansas City, Mo! Theatre: Wonderland (Broadway), We Will Rock You (Vegas), LA’s For The Record series; BAZ (Scott Hastings), Boogie Nights (Dirk Diggler) and Zemekis (Marty McFly). Film: No Strings Attached (Benji), Behind the Candelabra. TV: “The Marvelous Ms. Maisel,” “The Tick,” “Trueblood” and both seasons of NBC’s “SMASH.” Derek has backup danced for Ne-Yo, Miley Cyrus, Paula Abdul, Jordon Sparks, The Pussycat Dolls and Betty White!  

 

Brian Golub (Ensemble). Brian Golub’s most notable film credit is his supporting role as Kristen Bell’s secretary in Disney/Touchstone Pictures’ When In Rome. Tours: School of Rock (1st National, Gabe/Jeff/Mr. Hamilton, u/s Ned), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Reuben), Jekyll & Hyde (South Korean Tour). Recording: Grammy nominated cast album of Hair (Broadway Actors Fund Benefit). NYC: Standard Time, NBS, Fleet Week, Caligula, Floyd Collins. Awards: Carbonell Award Best Actor Winner (Huey in Memphis at the Slow Burn Theatre), Carbonell Best Supporting Actor Nominee (Motel in Fiddler On The Roof and Malcom in Full Monty at the Actors Playhouse), Zoni Award Best Supporting Actor Nominee (Abraham in Altar Boyz at the Phoenix Theatre). Regional: Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour, Phoenix Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas, Casa Mañana), Nerds (Philadelphia Theatre Co.), South Pacific (Professor, Barrington Stage), Spamalot (Herbert), Wedding Singer (George, Gateway Playhouse), Spelling Bee (Coney Bear, Actors Playhouse and Chip, Phoenix Theatre), All Shook Up (Dennis), Les Miserable (Combeferre, Maine State), Forever Plaid (Jinx in 7 productions). Brian is also a NYC based yoga Teacher and Reiki Healer. BrianGolub.com, @brigolub.

 

Brittany Rose Hammond (On-Stage Swing). AKA "Bitty" is elated to be part of one of her favorite shows! Favorite credits include: Me and My Girl (City Center Encores!), HAIR (National Tour), Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain (Engeman Theater) and Gingy in Shrek (Sacramento Music Circus). When not onstage, this California native is a passionate dance teacher and choreographer. BrittanyRoseHammond.com 

 

Garfield Hammonds (Ensemble). Originally from Lorain/Cleveland Ohio. Holds a Master of Music Degree from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Lives in NYC. Broadway/Nat’l Tours: Motown The Musical; Kiss Me, Kate. Fave credits: PMJ, Ragtime, Man of La Mancha, 25th Annual...Spelling Bee, Big River, Smokey Joe’s Café. Opera: Metropolitan Opera Competition (Distr. Winner), La Traviata, L’Elisir d’Amor, Cosi Fan Tutte, La Cenerentola, Porgy & Bess. Instagram: @gfield3

 

Keirsten Nicole Hodgens (Soul Girl) is elated to be joining the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar! Selected Regional Credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Lyric Opera of Chicago), Master Class (Timeline Theater), Ragtime (Marriott Theater Lincolnshire), Jesus Christ Superstar (Paramount Theater) and Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Drury Lane). She is an Indianapolis native and is proud to now be a New York resident! Instagram: @shespeaksmusic

 

Sheila Jones (Ensemble) is grateful to be a part of this production and cast. This is her national tour debut and is excited to see more of America. Favorite credits include Oklahoma (Denver Center), Swing (NCL), Ragtime (Lees McRae), and Once On This Island (Lakeland Center). BFA from Florida State University. @jo.sheila

 

Rebecca Kritzer (Swing/Dance Captain) is a New Yorker by way of Miami, is thrilled to be a part of this iconic show! First national tours include Wicked, and the original company of In The Heights. She has also performed In The Heights regionally at The Actor’s Playhouse, Theatre Under the Stars, and Olney Theatre Centre, where she also served as Associate Choreographer and Dance Captain. She performed in Israel with the Broadway musical Soul Doctor, and most recently was seen in West Side Story at Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Rebecca lives in New York, working as an actor in theater, TV and film, and as an arts educator and dance teacher. She earned a double-major B.A. degree in Journalism and Religious Studies from NYU, with magna cum laude honors. www.rebeccakritzer.com

 

Jacob Lacopo (Ensemble) is stoked to spread this story of Christ’s love from coast to coast! Originally from Troy, Illinois, he graduated from Webster Conservatory in St. Louis, MO in 2013. First falling in love with theatre playing Winthrop in The Music Man, he got his professional start in The St. Louis Muny’s youth programs from the age of 9 to 18 where he returned after graduating college to receive his Actor’s Equity membership in Spamalot followed by West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Beauty and the Beast, Young Frankenstein, 100 Year Centennial Gala, and most recently the regional premiere of Kinky Boots! Other credits include: Empire (NYC staged-reading), Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka, Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Legally Blonde (Carlos, Norwegian Cruise Line), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Gideon), Grease (Doody), 9 to 5, Pirates of Penzance, The Music Man (Little Theatre on the Square), A Chorus Line (Mike), The Sound of Music (Rolf, McLeod Summer Playhouse), Chicago, Oklahoma, Curtains (Timber Lake Playhouse) and She Loves Me (Insight Theatre Company)... in addition to being a certified yoga teacher with Yoga to the People in NYC. @JacobLacopo

 

Charles McCall (Ensemble/Co-Dance Captain/Fight Captain). Born in New Jersey, and having grown up in St. Louis, Chicago, and New York City, Charles is a man of the States. Just off the First National Tour of Aladdin, Charles traces his roots through dancing at Pacific Northwest Ballet, Royal New Zealand Ballet, and Breton Follies with Breton Tyner-Bryan, training at SAB, to the Center of Creative Arts in St. Louis, where his musical journey began.

 

Danny McHugh (Swing). Born and raised in the suburbs of Minneapolis, MN. BFA from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. National tours: Rock of Ages (Drew), White Christmas (Jimmy). Off-Broadway: Blue Man Group (Blue Man). Favorite regional credits include: Floyd Collins (Floyd), BAZ in Las Vegas (Christian), Singin in the Rain (Don Lockwood), and getting to work with Stephen Schwartz as Pip in the original cast of Magic To Do on Princess Cruises. 

 

Pepe Nufrio (Ensemble). National Tour debut! Pepe is a New York actor from Madrid, Spain. After 20 years in Spain and halfway through business school, Pepe decided to move to NYC to study acting at AMDA. Favorite credits include: Into The Woods (Barrington Stage), Evita (St. Louis Rep.), West Side Story (Philadelphia Orchestra), From Here to Eternity (NYC's Jerome Robbins Theater), Grease (Pioneer Theater), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Fulton Theater). Pepenufrioart.com @thepepenufrio

 

Sarah Parker (Riot Girl) is currently a company member of Camille A. Brown and Dancers. In 2015, she took part in Hofesh Shechter's developmental lab for the latest Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof, and then went on to join the show's company under the direction of Bartlett Sher. She was part of the cast's performances on the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “Late Night with Stephen Colbert” and “The Tony Awards®.” Sarah is featured in 3 episodes of the hit Amazon TV series “Mozart in the Jungle,” and performed in NBC's Emmy-winning “Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE” last April. She has also danced in events for Under Armour, Robin Hood, Ernst & Young, ULTA Beauty, MATRIX/ L'Oreal, and Brooks Brothers. As a teacher, Sarah is known for her athletic improvisation and contemporary movement workshops.

 

Erick Patrick (Ensemble). From an early age, Erick knew that he wanted to entertain people. His creative journey began in church where he developed his love for music. His passion for acting came a few years later in middle school, where Erick was in his first musical. Erick attended The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts where he studied acting on camera. Since graduating Erick has been in shows both regionally (Mamma Mia) and on tour (Motown the Musical). Erick is incredibly grateful for each and every opportunity.

 

SandyRedd (Soul Girl) is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur, and a Chicago native performer taking the industry by storm.  She recently left the entire world in shock and awe after wowing celebrity judge panelists Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton on the newest Season 15 of NBC's hit show "The Voice".  However, SandyRedd's story begins long before her journey to "The Voice".   Honored as a Leading Lady of Success in the field of music by WGCI & IHeart Radio, nominated for the 2018 Chicago Music Awards R&B Entertainer of the Year & Best Female Vocalist, winner of the WGCI Kickstart Your Dreams "Next to Blow out of Chicago" contest by Mountain Dew & Rap Legend Twista, Honored for Music Excellence & Community by RollingOut Magazine, and the founder of the Mama's Birds Performing Arts Youth Organization which fosters mentorship through music, SandyRedd is definitely leaving her mark on the world with no plans of stopping anytime soon.

 

Jasmine Schmenk (Soul Girl) is from Toledo, Ohio by way of Cleveland. She grew up singing in church, attending an arts based high school (TSA), and went on to study musical theatre at Wright State University. Before graduating she was able to accept the role of Joanne Jefferson in the 20th Anniversary National Tour of RENT. 

 

Chelsea Williams (Ensemble) hails from Windham, Maine and is a graduate of Emerson College where she received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Broadway: In Transit (standby for Jane and Kathy), Mamma Mia! (u/s Sophie). Nat’l tours: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (u/s Betty), Mamma Mia! (Sophie).  Regional: Casa Mañana, Maine State Music Theatre, Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Gloucester Stage.

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    • The Chocolate Bar at the Benedum
    • Rock ‘n' Remember Live! Stars from the Golden Age of Rock and Roll Return to the Benedum Center in April
    • Dancing with the Stars Live Tour 2020 Dances its Way to Pittsburgh This Winter
    • A Benedum Christmas – Home for the Holidays Returns as Pittsburgh's Holiday Showcase
    • Mary Chapin and Shawn Colvin Coming to the Benedum Center October 17, 2019
    • Multiple Choice: Dance/Machine, August Wilson Center
    • Billy Gardell, Benedum Center
    • Decades Rewind, Music of the 60's, 70's, 80's, Byham Theater
    • Yanni 25-Live at The Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour, Benedum Center
    • Theater: Kaiju Big Battel, Byham Theater
    • Event: Cultured Cocktails, Benedum Center
    • Theater: National Geographic Live-Hilaree Nelson: Point of No Return
    • A Celebration of Women's History Month: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart
    • Theater: Jerry Seinfeld, March 8, 2019, Benedum Center
    • Theater: A Magical Cirque Christmas, December 13, 2018, Benedum Center
    • Music: AMERICA, 2018-2019 World Tour, February 21, 2019, Byham Theater
    • #1 Hit True Crime Podcast MY FAVORITE MURDER Coming to the Benedum!
    • NICK JR. LIVE! “MOVE TO THE MUSIC” Coming to the Benedum Center January 17-19, 2020
    • Comedy: Eddie B,
    • BABY SHARK LIVE! Coming to the Byham Theater November 4, 2019
    • Life Will Be The Death Of Me: Chelsea Handler’s Stand-Up Comedy Tour Announces Additional North American Dates
    • NICK MASON’S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS THE ECHOES TOUR ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED DATES FOR FALL 2022
  • Greer Cabaret Theater Programs
    • 2022-2023 TRUST Cabaret Series, celebrating its 10-year anniversary season
    • April 2022 BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • Dr. Harry Clark Honored with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 2021 JazzLive Legacy Award
    • 2021-2022 TRUST Cabaret Series
    • 2020-2021 TRUST Cabaret Series, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • 2019-2020 TRUST Cabaret Series, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • 2018-19 TRUST Cabaret Season Announced
    • April 2019: Jazz Happenings, Pittsburgh's Cultural District, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
    • New Date & Venue: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, 2018-2019 TRUST Cabaret Series
    • Trust Cabaret Series 2018-2019 Continues in the New Year, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • JazzLive 15th Anniversary Celebration, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive, April 2018, Cultural District
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Renames its Cabaret Theater, Honoring Long-Time Trustee and Supporter George Greer
  • Trust Arts Education
    • In-Person Summer Camps Return for 2021 Presented by the Trust Arts Education Department
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: Applications Now Available For Disney Musicals In Schools Program
    • Theater: Cityscape, Trust Arts Education Center
  • Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
    • PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANNOUNCES THE 2022–2023 DENTONS COHEN & GRIGSBY TRUST PRESENTS SERIES
    • Straight No Chaser Returns to Pittsburgh
    • One Night of Queen
    • Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass featuring Love Cannon
    • Bollywood spectacular, "Taj Express," comes to Pittsburgh November 6th
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces The 2019 – 2020 COHEN & GRIGSBY TRUST PRESENTS Series
    • Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series: Black Violin Comes to the Byham Theater on September 26, 2019
    • Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series: Around the World and Back
    • Theater: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live:
    • Theater: PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure, Benedum Center
    • Theater: February 2018, Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents, Cultural District
    • Theater: The Hollywood Special Effects Show, Byham Theater
    • Theater: 'Peppa Pig's Surprise' Extends Tour Including Pittsburgh, PA on November 20, 2018
    • Tickets On Sale for CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90s MUSICAL
    • Announcing Debut Tour of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE!
    • Straight No Chaser Coming to the Benedum Center December 18, 2019
    • The Office! A Musical Parody
  • Children’s Theater and EQT Bridge Theater
    • 36th Annual EQT Children’s Theater Festival Returns In-person in the Cultural District
    • Virtual Field Trips for Educators & Groups Presented by the EQT Children's Theater Festival
    • 35th Annual EQT Children's Theater Festival Free Programming Announced
    • 35th Annual EQT Children's Theater Festival
    • Children's Theater: Theatreworks USA in Dragons Love Tacos and Other Stories
    • Theater: 2018-2019 Citizens Bank Children's Theater Series, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
    • Children's Theater: The 13-Story Treehouse, August Wilson Center
    • 2018–2019 EQT Bridge Theater Series for Pre-Teens and Older Features Shifting Perspectives
    • 33rd ANNUAL EQT CHILDREN’S THEATER FESTIVAL, MAY 16-19, 2019
    • 50th Anniversary of THE CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES: 2019-2020 Season Announced
    • EQT Bridge Theater Series Announced: 2019-2020 Season
  • Pittsburgh Dance Council
    • Pittsburgh Dance Council 2021-2022 Season
    • Dance: 2019-2020 Pittsburgh Dance Council 50th anniversary season continues
    • Dance: 2018-19 Pittsburgh Dance Council, Cultural District
    • Dance: Grupo Corpo, Byham Theater
    • Dance: Derek Hough: Live! The Tour, 2019, Benedum Center
    • Dance: 2019-2020 Pittsburgh Dance Council Series, 50th Anniversary Season
    • Pittsburgh Dance Council 2021 Spring Season
  • Festivals
    • Lineup Announced: Pittsburgh Humanities Festival – March 24-26, 2023 in the Cultural District
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2023, December 31, 2022, Pittsburgh's Cultural District
    • 2022 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, full programming line up
    • 2022 Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Presented by Citizens Programming Line-up Announced
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2022 Programming Announcement
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2022 Returns to the Cultural District!
    • Full Lineup For Lights On! A Three-Day Celebration Of Pittsburgh's Cultural District
    • Lights On! A Three-Day Celebration of Pittsburgh's Cultural District
    • 2021 Adjusted Footprint for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
    • 2021 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
    • People's Choice Award Recipient Announced for Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 5-14, 2020
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Virtual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 5-14, 2020
    • Tickets On Sale Now, 34th Annual EQT Children's Theater Festival, May 14-17, 2020
    • Registration Open for Free Teen Day at Bookish in the 'Burgh
    • 2020 Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Programming Line-up Announced
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Second Annual BOOKISH IN THE ‘BURGH - Pittsburgh's Teen Book Festival
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2020 New Year's Eve Celebration Lineup
    • 2019 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Lineup
    • Festival: Pittsburgh Humanities Festival 2019
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2019 Silver Jubilee Announced!
    • Festival: Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts, September 21-November 11, 2018
    • Festivals: Pittsburgh Humanities Festival 2018 Programming Lineup Announced
    • Festival: EQT Children's Theater Festival, May 17-20, 2018
    • Festival: Featured Music Lineup – 2018 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
    • Festival: Mavis Staples to Perform at Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
    • Festival: 2018 Dollar Bank Three Rivers arts Festival Programming
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Celebrates the Inaugural BOOKISH IN THE 'BURGH
    • 2019 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival: 60th Anniversary Featured Music Lineup
  • Harris Theater
    • Three Stooges Festival at the Harris Theater: Hosted by Pittsburgh Magazine’s Sean Collier!
    • Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid at 100 at the Harris Theater
    • Film: Januscary Horror Film Festival at the Harris Theater, January 1 - 6
    • Film: The Harris Theater Reopens with Multiple Screenings of Dear Evan Hansen!
    • Film: Rolling Stone: The Life and Death of Brian Jones
    • New Programming at the Harris Theater
  • PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • BEETLEJUICE, February 21-26, 2023, Benedum Center, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • Jagged Little Pill, January 24-29, 2023, Benedum Center | 2022-2023 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANTICIPATES UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND AHEAD OF SIX TICKET PRE-SALE
    • Cast Announced Disney's Frozen, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • Tickets for Disney's Frozen On Sale Now!
    • HADESTOWN: Casting Announcement
    • SIX: Casting Announcement
    • LES MISÉRABLES: Casting Announcement
    • PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh: AIN’T TOO PROUD THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, Benedum Center
    • TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Casting Announcement
    • PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Casting Announcement
    • Broadway: 2018-19 Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Announcement
    • Theater: Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: Rodgers+Hammerstein's Cinderella, Heinz Hall
    • Broadway: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Rush Tickets, Heinz Hall
    • Broadway: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, Heinz Hall
    • Broadway: WAITRESS, Benedum Center, March 6-11, 2018
    • Broadway: Two Local Young Actresses To Play Role of “Lulu” in WAITRESS, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: WAITRESS Pie Contest, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • Broadway: The Bodyguard, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: Wicked Lottery for $25 Seats, Benedum Center/PNC Broadway
    • Broadway: Autism-Friendly Performance of WICKED, Benedum Center
    • Auditions: Role of Lulu in Waitress, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, Benedum Center
    • PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh: Disney's Aladdin, Benedum Center
    • Broadway, Disney's Aladdin, Casting Announcement, Trevor Dion Nicholas as "Genie"
    • Broadway: ELF The Musical, Tickets on Sale, Heinz Hall
    • Broadway: Disney's Aladdin, Casting Announced, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • Broadway: The Play That Goes Wrong, National Tour Launch, September 18-23, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: ANASTASIA Casting Announced North American Tour
    • Broadway: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: National Tour Cast, The Play That Goes Wrong, September 18-23, Benedum Center
    • HAMILTON Tickets Are Going On Sale!
    • Broadway: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Return Engagement, February 20-March, 3, 2019, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: Casting Revealed: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Benedum Center
    • 2019-2020 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Announcement
    • THE LION KING Sensory-Friendly Performance, September 14, 2019, Benedum Center
    • Casting Has Been Announced for Disney’s THE LION KING At the Benedum Center
    • MEAN GIRLS Announces the Trio of Actresses Launching the First National Tour As “The Plastics”
    • 2019-2020 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series Individual Show Onsale Dates Announced
    • MEAN GIRLS Announces Full Casting for the First National Tour
    • JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR National Tour Cast 2019-2020
    • Broadway: Lifetime Broadway Balances America, Season 6 Premieres September 30, 2019
    • Casting Announced for A BRONX TALE, Broadway’s Hit New Musical
    • THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS comes to Heinz Hall, December 26 - 29, 2019
    • THE BAND'S VISIT National Tour Casting
    • Casting Revealed for the New National Tour of Miss Saigon
    • CATS, February 25-March 1, 2020, Benedum Center
    • 2020-2021 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Announcement
    • 2021-2022 Adjusted PNC Broadway In Pittsburgh Programs
    • THE BAND'S VISIT Tickets on Sale for Pittsburgh Engagement
    • SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical Tickets on Sale for Pittsburgh Engagement
    • OKLAHOMA! Tickets on Sale for Pittsburgh Engagement
    • HAMILTON Tickets Go On Sale October 18
  • PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Casting Announcement

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